When did 16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD last change hands?

16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD last sold for £41,000 in June 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £38,500 in March 1996, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

Across 2 sales between March 1996 and June 2001, 16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD rose from £38,500 to £41,000, a change of £2,500. That works out to roughly +1.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD located?

16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD sits in Heckmondwike. It falls within the WF16 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

Police records around 16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

The closest primary school to 16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD is Heckmondwike Primary Academy (277m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Heckmondwike Grammar School (182m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

The closest bus stop to 16 Francis Street, WF16 0BD is Heckmondwike Grammar School, 226m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Francis Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BD

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 16 Francis Street

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

16 Francis Street is a property in Heckmondwike (WF16 0BD). It has council tax band A.

Held since June 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year.

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Francis Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Last sold (2001)

£41,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

21 June 2001Most recent
£41,000
+6.5%over 5 years
29 March 1996
£38,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF16 0BD: £120,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in WF16 0BD

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Area

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Crime

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Heckmondwike Grammar School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Heckmondwike Grammar School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WF16 0BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

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